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Theatre Dictionary Term of the Month: "Kick Your Face"
In this latest episode of TDF's Theatre Dictionary video series, Chicago stars Cristy Candler and Michael Cusumano explain the meaning of the term "Kick Your Face." To see the ever-expanding theatre dictionary, visit www.theatredictionary.org. To watch the video definition of "Eleven O'Clock Number," click here.

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Tony Nominees Laura Osnes and Douglas Carter Beane Revel in Cinderella's Broadway Magic
Laura Osnes (nominated for Best Actress in a Musical) and Douglas Carter Beane (nominated for Best Book of a Musical) represented Cinderella at the 2013 Tony nominations media junket. Osnes spoke of high school theatre roles and her commitment to the Broadway stage; Beane spoke of an early-in-life connection to Cinderella, as well as his process for revamping the book of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Watch interviews with the Tony-nominated stars of Pippin.

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Motown: The Musical Tony Nominees Talk Gordy, Ross, Robinson
Valisia Lekae (Best Actress in a Musical) and Charl Brown (Best Featured Actor in a Musical) received 2013 Tony nominations for their work in Berry Gordy's Motown: The Musical, a true-to-life account of the early days of the famous record label. The two stars met with Playbill to chat about the unforgettable music, working with Gordy and meeting Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson, the real-life icons they portrayed in the show. Watch interviews with the Tony-nominated stars of Pippin.

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Mitchell Jarvis and Wesley Taylor's "It Could Be Worse": Episode 12
Jacob (series co-creator Wesley Taylor) is finally back together with Ben (Adam Chanler-Berat) after some tense times. But, he's thrown for a loop when his drug-troubled agent Sam (series co-creator Mitchell Jarvis) arrives at his door in desperate need of a place to stay. To make things worse, his unpredictable co-star Veronica Bailey (Alison Fraser) begins to commiserate with his ex (Gideon Glick). Watch the series from Episode 1.

*Includes adult situations and language. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Pippin's Leading Players Patina Miller, Andrea Martin and Terrence Mann Receive Tony Nods
Patina Miller, Andrea Martin and Terrence Mann represented Pippin at the 2013 Tony nominee media day which was held at NYC's Millennium Broadway Hotel. The nominated trio (Best Actress in a Musical, Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical, respectively) chatted about why the revival of the Stephen Schwartz classic followed along in the tradition of Bob Fosse while at the same time adding a new (and very challenging!) cirque element. Watch interviews with Matilda's 2013 Tony nominees.

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Matilda Tony Nominees Tim Minchin, Bertie Carvel, Gabriel Ebert and Lauren Ward Defy W.C. Fields
W.C. Fields famously said "Never work with animals or children." The child-filled Matilda The Musical defied his warning, and earned its cast and creative team twelve 2013 Tony nominations, including ones for songwriter Tim Minchin, and actors Bertie Carvel, Gabriel Ebert and Lauren Ward. The nominees sat down with Playbill to talk about what it's like working with all those kids, and the past experiences that influenced their work in the musical. We also speak to the four Tony-honored girls who share the title role about what it's like to star in a Broadway show. To see a list of all this year's Tony nominees, click here.

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Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase's Tony Nominations No Mystery at All
The Mystery of Edwin Drood 's Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase met with Playbill at the annual Tony nominations media day to talk about their nominations (Best Actress in a Musical and Best Featured Actor in a Musical, respectively), the traditions of British music hall theatre that creator Rupert Holmes used within the production, Block's diva-with-a-dog exit from the show and a company composed entirely of potential Tony nominees. See a chat with Kinky Boots' Tony nominees.

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A Christmas Story, The Musical's Tony Nominated Creators Meet the Press
A Christmas Story, The Musical, which played a limited run on Broadway this past holiday season, earned three 2013 Tony nominations: Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical. Nominated songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, librettist Joseph Robinette, and producer (and original "Ralphie") Peter Billingsley sat down with Playbill at the annual Tony nominee press junket held at midtown NYC's Millennium Broadway Hotel to talk about the classic story's year-round appeal, and the process of bringing it to the stage. To see a list of all this year's Tony nominees, read the Playbill story.

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Kinky Boots Tony Nominees Cyndi Lauper, Stark Sands, Jerry Mitchell and Annaleigh Ashford Step Out to Meet the Press
With 13 Tony nominations, Kinky Boots earned more than any other production this Broadway season. Here, nominees Cyndi Lauper (Best Original Score), Stark Sands (Best Leading Actor in a Musical), Annaleigh Ashford (Best Featured Actress in a Musical) and 2005 Tony winner Jerry Mitchell (Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography) sat down with Playbill at the annual Tony nominee press junket held at midtown NYC's Millennium Broadway Hotel. The four talked about their collaboration and experiences creating the show and its characters. For more on all of the nominees, read the Playbill story.

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Sutton Foster and Jesse Tyler Ferguson Announce 2013 Tony Nominations
Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster and stage and screen actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson announced the nominees for the 2013 Tony Awards April 30 at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center at Lincoln Center. Kinky Boots, Matilda the Musical, Pippin, Golden Boy, Cinderella, Lucky Guy and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike all received nominations in multiple categories. Read the Playbill story.

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